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deescribe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Rape
thimi_time's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I thought this was a beautifully written story, and while the plot was a little confusing at times, I’ve found it has left a lasting impression on me (like the burns, haha!). I will definitely be recommending it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
thereadingoutlaw's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, Rape, and Sexual assault
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Never met an Anna-Marie McLemore book I didn't love! A little sad there were no queer characters in this one, but lots of their more recent books have queer characters galore!
This is a Romeo and Juliet retelling so of course it has some tragedy in it. I really loved this and everything AM did with this story. I am VERY familiar with R&J because I've been teaching it for the last 5 years. I love the takes on it in this and the differences with how things were resolved. Also love love love the characters so much!
This is a Romeo and Juliet retelling so of course it has some tragedy in it. I really loved this and everything AM did with this story. I am VERY familiar with R&J because I've been teaching it for the last 5 years. I love the takes on it in this and the differences with how things were resolved. Also love love love the characters so much!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Death, and Eating disorder
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
caspian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i love anna-marie mclemore & all of their works so very much. the way they write magical realism is an absolute dream and i am going to read everything they've written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Rape